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The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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EnergySource

Jun 5, 2026

India’s energy security at a crossroads: The Hormuz crisis and an opportunity for US-India cooperation

By Paul Stahle

The Iran crisis has exposed India's energy vulnerabilities but opens an opportunity for a stronger trade partnership between the US and India.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2026

Ukraine just showed the whole world that Putin is losing control of the war

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's audacious drone strike on St. Petersburg as the Russian city hosted a flagship international economic forum known as "Putin's Davos" sent a clear signal to global audiences that the Kremlin dictator is losing control of the war, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Technologies

MENASource

Jun 4, 2026

تفتت الفصائل المسلحة العراقية بعد تحول النظام الإيراني من الثيوقراطية الى الجنتوقراطية

By Munqith Dagher

كيف يؤثر تغيير القيادة في ايران على الميليشيات العراقية؟ د. منقذ داغر يبدو اننا بتنا ، بعد 28 فبراير 2026 ،امام نظام مختلف وظيفياً، بل وحتى هيكلياً عما عرفناه طوال السنوات السبعة وأربعين من عمر النظام الايراني. فقد اتسم نظام الحكم في ايران بنسخته الخمينية الأولى 1979-1989  بأحادية قطبية لا مكان فيها سوى للمرشد الأعلى(الخميني). […]

Arabic Conflict

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Content

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

Norrlöf op-ed published in Project Syndicate on NATO anniversary and its role for US interests and leadership

Read the full op-ed here.

NATO United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Dean published through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre

On March 31, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean co-authored a report on “Foundations for AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines” through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre (USSC). He was also featured on an episode of the USSC Briefing Room podcast exploring Indo-Pacific security cooperation from an Australian perspective.

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Kaush Arha in The National Interest

By Kaush Arha

On March 31, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Kaush Arha co-authored an article on The National Interest about the geographical and geopolitical significance of the Italian port of Trieste in the Indo-Pacific competition.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report launch announced in Politico National Security Daily newsletter

Read the newsletter here.

China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary in SC Media

By Dakota Cary

On March 26th, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary was interviewed by SC Media about US and UK sanctions on Chinese cyber espionage.

China Defense Technologies

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary in SC Media

By Dakota Cary

On March 27th, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary was interviewed by SC Media on Chinese state-backed threat operation APT31.

China Defense Technologies

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Wechsler joins Channel 4 News to discuss the reported transfer of arms from US to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Polymeropoulos quoted in USA Today about the “Havana Syndrome” and the US intelligence community

On April 1, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos reacted to a ’60 Minutes’ report that named the Russian military intelligence unit behind the mysterious “Havana Syndrome,” neurological symptoms that US diplomats and spies have reported suffering from for nearly a decade.

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 31, 2024

Polymeropoulos spoke with The Insider on suffering from “Havana Syndrome”

On March 31, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos spoke with The Insider on his suffering from “Havana Syndrome” after his 26 year career as an operations officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Conflict Intelligence

In the News

Mar 31, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Coming months will see big price increases at the pumps

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance